Program Management - Senior at Modern Technology Solutions Inc

Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Acquisition Support, Contract Management, Risk Mitigation, Interpersonal Skills, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Collaboration Tools, DoD Acquisition Programs, Technical Status Reports, Program Planning, Integration Plans, Briefing Preparation, Self-Starter, Problem Definition, Trusted Relationships

Industry

Space Research and Technology

Description

Working with the customer, the candidate will also interface with major defense contractors who supply critical defense capabilities. Provide project management, acquisition support of customer development efforts. Perform project manager duties to ensure efficient execution of assigned efforts. Work closely with program managers, lead project engineers, contracts, finance, and program teams. Maintain awareness of day-to-day issues and plan/prepare for significant project events. Assist in the full spectrum of actions required to award contracts and contract modifications to other contractor(s) that may include pre-award documentation, assistance in the support of source selection activities, and post-award support activities. Review contract deliverables, integrated schedules, technical status reports, and cost performance reports and provide assessments to the Government team. Assist in program office surveillance of prime and subcontractor performance. Assist in determining program progress and communication recommendations to the Government. Assist in the creation and approval of acquisition strategies, program planning and creation, early capability development strategies and project planning, and the transition of program execution to the appropriate Program Executive Officer. Develop and communicate roadmaps for programs and associated technologies and product lines. Develop integration plans and procedures and organize resources to facilitate program transition activities. Assist in milestone planning, tracking, scheduling, briefing preparations, staff coordination, and decision documentation preparation. Assist with identifying and mitigating risks to technology development projects. Create and coordinate DD 254s with the program staff and industry. Participate in working groups and team planning offsides. Establish trusted and influential relationships with customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders. Experience working DoD acquisition programs to include DoD contracting and program management strategies, generation of Justification and Authority (J&A) documents, Acquisition Strategy Plan, CDRLs, as well as assisting with creation of Statement of Objectives and Statement of Work for research and development (R&D) activities. Have experience working on classified and/or special access programs. Be a self-starter, thrive in a dynamic environment, can accomplish high-level tasks independently, is skilled in problem definition, and work well with other team members, members of the Senior Executive Service and senior military officers. Must have experience with collaboration tools including, but not limited to: Confluence and/or Jira. Must have strong interpersonal skills, be capable of developing briefings and reports accurately summarizing program performance and addressing key issues for senior DAF and OSD leadership, and other DoD offices. Extensive acquisition and contract management experience, specifically monitoring program execution and integration of complex programs and systems, and applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations. Knowledge of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's framework, directives, and policies. Experience using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project for financial and schedule analysis of technology projects. Bachelor's degree in engineering or business (if Business, must have at least 3 years of experience working on DoD contracts/programs having a heavy focus on engineering. Master's degree; Business, Project Management; Engineering, or other military studies related field (Desired) Project management certifications (e.g., DAU, PMP, Agile, or similar) (Desired). Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI and SAP eligibility. Please Note: U.S. Citizenship is required for this position, due to contract requirements LI-DB1

Responsibilities

The candidate will provide project management and acquisition support for customer development efforts while interfacing with major defense contractors. They will assist in contract award processes, review deliverables, and maintain awareness of project progress and risks.